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NHTSARecalled May 24, 1982 · #82V054000

LIGHTING:GENERAL OR UNKNOWN COMPONENT:HEAD LIGHTS

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

THE CIRCUIT WIRING ON THESE VEHICLES IS ARRANGED SO THAT A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE REAR TAILLIGHTS WILL ALSO RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER TO THE HEADLAMPS. FOR SAFETY REASONS THE LIGHTING SYSTEM WIRING SHOULD BE INDEPENDENT.

Product details

Product
LIGHTING:GENERAL OR UNKNOWN COMPONENT:HEAD LIGHTS
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

VEHICLES WILL HAVE AN AUTOMATIC RESET CIRCUIT BREAKER INSTALLED TO ENSURE CONTINUED HEADLAMP ILLUMINATION IN THE EVENT OF A SHORT IN OTHER LIGHTING SYSTEMS.

View the official CPSC notice